6/21/2013 |
Cespedes tries to stay hot against HarangThe Mariners will turn to Aaron Harang, who has a 3-7 record and 5.28 ERA, but is tied for the Major League lead with two shutouts Saturday, opposite Oakland's Dan Straily, who hasn't lost in his past six starts.

6/21/2013 |
Headley adjusts to seeing more offspeed pitchesPadres third baseman Chase Headley, who has yet to find the success he had a year ago when he led the National League with 115 RBIs, came through with a big hit in the seventh inning Thursday night.

6/21/2013 |
Padres receive boost from dazzling defenseSometimes a big defensive play can be just as exciting for a team as a big hit. The Padres were the beneficiaries of three such defensive gems during Thursday's 6-3 victory over the Dodgers.

6/21/2013 |
Vargas could be out 4-6 weeks with blood clotJason Vargas was placed on the disabled list with a blood clot on Friday. His estimated recovery time is four to six weeks -- two weeks of inactivity post-surgery, then another two to four weeks to rebuild arm strength -- but that is not yet solidified.

6/21/2013 |
Hamilton out until at least Tuesday with sore wristJosh Hamilton was kept out of the Angels' starting lineup on Friday because of what manager Mike Scioscia said was a sore right wrist that has been bothering the outfielder for "the last 10 days or so."

6/21/2013 |
Angels near deal with top-pick GreenThe Angels are close to signing their first selection in the 2013 First-Year Player Draft, Kentucky high school left-hander Hunter Green. The 17-year-old is expected to fly to Southern California to sign next week.

6/21/2013 |
Price enjoys competing in first rehab outingReigning American League Cy Young Award winner David Price, on the disabled list since May 16 with a left triceps strain, said he felt "great" after his first Minor League rehab start on Friday for Class A Advanced Charlotte at McKechnie Field.

6/21/2013 |
Sox taking cautious approach with RossThe Red Sox have learned that David Ross is likely to miss at least a couple of more weeks of action after suffering his second concussion of the season.

6/21/2013 |
Iglesias earning more playing timeThe original plan heading into this weekend was that Will Middlebrooks would start the first two games of the series at third base, but things can change.

6/21/2013 |
Gordon scuffling as Royals hit upswingNow that the Royals have turned things better in the won-lost column, one of their steadiest performers in the hitting department -- Alex Gordon -- has hit a slide.

6/21/2013 |
Roberts, Chen making progress in rehabThe Orioles received good news on the injury front on Friday, as second baseman Brian Roberts and right-hander Wei-Yin Chen are making positive strides in their rehab programs.

6/21/2013 |
Jackson held out of lineup with left leg sorenessAustin Jackson had seven straight days of healthy, productive play since his return from the disabled list a week ago. His absence from Friday's starting lineup against the Red Sox was a reminder that the pulled left hamstring that sidelined him for a month remains a concern.